47--COUPLING HALF,QUICK
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is procuring coupling half, quick components through a combined synopsis/solicitation. This falls under Federal Supply Classification code 47 (Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings), specifically hardware used for rapid-connect fluid transfer applications.
Quick-disconnect coupling halves are mechanical components that allow rapid connection and disconnection of fluid lines without tools or spillage. DLA Land and Maritime, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, manages the procurement and supply chain for high-demand items Supporting the Navy and other defense customers. Given the NSFC 47 classification, these coupling halves likely serve marine, industrial, or general-purpose fluid systems — see the solicitation for exact specifications, material requirements, pressure ratings, and quantities.
NAICS code 326122 (Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing) governs this procurement. While coupling halves can be manufactured from various materials including metal alloys, this NAICS classification indicates plastic or polymer-based manufacturing methods are relevant for competitive purposes. Firms in this industry typically produce extruded, molded, or fabricated thermoplastic and thermoset products.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense · DLA Maritime · DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M327T0049 |
| NAICS | 326122 |
| Set-aside | None (open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified — see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted, full-and-open competition with no small-business set-aside. Any responsible offeror — large or small business, including manufacturers and distributors — may submit a bid through DLA's electronic systems.
Under NAICS 326122, companies manufacturing plastics pipe, pipe fittings, or unlaminated profile shapes are in-scope. However, because the solicitation is unrestricted, firms from related NAICS codes or those capable of meeting the technical requirements may also compete. DLA routinely sources from qualified manufacturers and authorized distributors for FSC 47 items.
No certification-specific advantages apply. Small businesses, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other socio-economic categories gain no automatic preference, though DLA's subcontracting goals and past performance evaluations may indirectly benefit diverse offerors.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify technical acceptance first. For FSC 47 quick-disconnect coupling halves, DLA typically requires products meeting military or commercial specifications (such as MIL-DTL or SAE standards). Check whether the solicitation calls for a specific part number, National Stock Number, or performance specification. See the solicitation for qualified products lists or First Article Testing requirements.
Assess manufacturing versus distribution paths. If you manufacture plastic or composite coupling components, confirm your processes align with NAICS 326122. If you are a distributor, verify source approval and whether the prime manufacturer must be disclosed. DLA Land and Maritime frequently requires offerors to identify OEM sources and demonstrate traceability.
Pricing strategy for unrestricted competition. Without set-aside protection, expect competition from established DLA suppliers including large distributors and defense primes. Review DLA's historical pricing data through EMall or Procurement Data Viewer. Consider DLA's Total Life Cycle Cost methodology if repair and replacement provisions apply.
Compliance fundamentals. Submit through DLA's designated electronic portal (typically DLA Internet Bid Board System or SAM.gov). Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active through award. Review FAR 52.212-1 instructions for combined synopsis/solicitation responses. Confirm delivery schedules and packaging requirements, which DLA enforces strictly.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation SPE7M327T0049 on SAM.gov immediately. Combined synopsis/solicitations frequently abbreviate requirements in the notice; the attached documents contain specifications, quantities, inspection requirements, and clauses essential to bidding.
Key deadlines: The response deadline is October 15, 2026. Allow time for system registration, document review, and proposal assembly — DLA does not typically grant extensions for electronic submission issues.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →